We tend to think of autumn as the time to harvest berries and fungi, but spring has its own delicious offerings in the countryside, too. But first, remember the rules of wild harvesting: Always ask the landowner’s permission Only take what you need and leave some for the wildlife Don’t dig up roots Never pick …

The concept of “clean eating” fits perfectly with the culture of perfection perpetuated by social media platforms such as Instagram. But adhering to the notion that certain foods are “clean” while others are “dirty” can lead to very damaging consequences, causing some people to develop an eating disorder known as “orthorexia”. Described as the “pathological …

1: Pizza’s Origins Are Half-Baked. The Neapolitans in Italy are proud of saying they invented pizza, but it’s probably more accurate to say, they perfected it. The idea of putting toppings on a flatbread and baking it has been around forever: In the 6th century B.C.E., Persian soldiers ate flatbreads with cheese and dates. But …

You’ve heard of vitamins A, B, C, D and E. But further down the alphabet is a lesser known nutrient that rarely gets a mention, yet is essential for health – vitamin K. In fact, recent clinical studies have suggested that taking vitamin K2 could help reduce the bone loss that women suffer with age …

A freshly made coffee crafted by your local barista has to be one of life’s small but true pleasures. However, while everyone has their own particular order – and generally there’s not much that will sway a person – your coffee may not be as healthy for you as you think. Dietitian Geraldine Georgeou said …